Fishing and lake access draw campers to this Forest Service campground on Hayden Lake in northern Idaho. The 14-site loop accommodates RVs up to 50 feet and provides drinking water, vault toilets, and fire rings with firewood available for purchase. A trail leads from the campground down to the lake, though the steep section requires some effort to navigate with gear.
Sites around the loop's perimeter offer more separation through dense forest cover, while interior spots remain more open. The campground tends to fill on weekends but sees lighter use midweek. Campers can explore campgrounds near Coeur d'Alene National Forest for additional options in the area. The winding paved access road requires attention but remains suitable for larger rigs.
Description
Overview
Mokins Bay Campground is located near the eastern shore of Hayden Lake in northwest Idaho. Its picturesque setting in the northwest portion of the Bitterroot Mountain range, known as the Coeur d'Alene mountains, creates solitude in a forested setting at this campground. The lake is a 10 minute walk from the campground.
Recreation
Fishing is popular in the surrounding lakes and streams, and cutthroat trout and large and small-mouth bass are the most common catches. Power boating and other water sports are also popular activities.
Facilities
Drinking water, grills, paved parking spurs and vault toilets are among the amenities at Mokins. A horseshoe pit is also onsite. Access to campground is on a gravel road.
Natural Features
The small campground is surrounded by a heavy canopy of pines. Wildflowers like trillium and buttercups thrive in the springtime, creating a stunning backdrop for campers. Hayden Lake boasts a 40-mile shoreline with a surface area of 3,800 acres. The lake was formed by the Missoula Floods that occurred nearly 15,000 years ago, at the end of the last ice age.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is 21 miles away, and offers several tourist attractions, as well as restaurants, gas and groceries.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundMokins Bay Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, take Route 95 north for 6.1 miles to Lancaster Road. Turn right and continue 6.3 miles to a 'Y' intersection. Bear right and continue to Mokins Road, turn left go 0.1 mile to campground entrance.
Address
12355 Mokins Road
Hayden lake, ID 83835
Coordinates
47.7844444 N
116.6655556 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 38 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 1 hr 7 min from Spokane, WA
- 2 hrs 33 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 4 min from Missoula, MT
